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China’s passenger new energy vehicle (NEV) market continued to expand in October, with retail sales reaching 1.282 million units, up 7.3 percent year-on-year, though down 1.3 percent from September, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were the primary growth driver, posting retail sales of 812,000 units in October, a 20.4 percent increase year-on-year but a 2.5 percent decline from September. BEVs represented 63.3 percent of total NEV retail sales, slightly lower than September’s 63.7 percent. See also: China’s Auto Exports Hit $112.8 Billion in First Ten Months of 2025 Hybrid vehicles, including…

Tesla recorded its lowest monthly delivery figures in China in three years in October, as demand for the new six-seat Model Y L slowed and more vehicles were diverted for export, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). The U.S. electric vehicle maker sold 26,006 vehicles at retail in China last month, down 35.76% from 40,485 units a year earlier and 63.64% lower than September’s 71,525 vehicles. It was the lowest figure since November 2022, the CPCA said. The sharp decline follows a temporary boost in sales from the launch of the Model Y L, which Tesla…

At the 2025 Tokyo Motor Show, BYD underscored its continued commitment to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology, emphasizing safety and reliability as key priorities for the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) market, according to IT-home. Li Yunfei, General Manager of Brand and Public Relations at BYD, highlighted that China leads global EV battery growth with abundant resources, extensive research capabilities, and a robust industrial base. See also: Ford Sees LFP Batteries as Long-Term Pillar With Michigan Plant While acknowledging the potential of solid-state batteries, he noted that current LFP and ternary lithium technologies are well-established and supported by comprehensive charging…

Nio’s Firefly electric vehicle will not adopt CATL’s battery swap network, instead relying on Nio’s fifth-generation swap stations, CEO William Li said. Li made the comments at a Nio owner event in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, with videos shared by automotive bloggers including @电动兄弟 and @德卤爱开车. He explained that CATL’s air-cooled battery packs are primarily aimed at the ride-hailing market, while Firefly uses liquid-cooled packs that provide better safety and more consistent performance across low and high temperatures. This approach contrasts with prior announcements detailing Nio’s collaboration with CATL. In March, the two companies signed an agreement to create the world’s…

Geely has released updated specifications for its upcoming Galaxy Starshine 7 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) following its inclusion in China’s MIIT “23rd Batch of New Energy Vehicles Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Reduction.” The Starshine 7 will offer two lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery options: an 18.99 kWh pack providing 115–120 km of pure electric range and a 28.3 kWh pack rated for up to 165 km on the CLTC cycle. The model is expected to debut in China later this year. See also: Geely Galaxy Launches Starshine 6 Hybrid Sedan with Aggressive Pricing to Boost Market Share The vehicle retains…

China’s automotive sector recorded 798.39 billion yuan ($112.8 billion) in exports during the first ten months of 2025, marking a 14.3% year-on-year increase, according to data from the General Administration of Customs, reported by IT-Home. The figures highlight the continued expansion of Chinese vehicle shipments despite broader global trade slowing. During the same period, China’s total goods exports reached 22.12 trillion yuan ($3.12 trillion), up 6.2%, while imports stood at 15.19 trillion yuan ($2.14 trillion), roughly unchanged from a year earlier. Vehicles were among the strongest contributors to export growth, outperforming the broader manufacturing average, with mechanical and electrical products…

Tesla has delayed the long-anticipated unveiling and demonstration of its next-generation Roadster, with Chief Executive Elon Musk confirming the event will now take place on April 1, 2026. The announcement, made during the company’s annual shareholder meeting, marks a shift from earlier plans to hold the launch before the end of this year. The new timeline represents a significant delay for the electric supercar, first announced in 2017. Musk said production of the Roadster is expected to begin roughly a year after the unveiling, placing the start of manufacturing in the first half of 2027. If the schedule holds, it…

Nissan Motor showcased a range of “first-of-their-kind” vehicles at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) and announced the creation of a new China-based import-export joint venture with Dongfeng Motor Corporation, highlighting its long-term commitment to the Chinese market. The newly established Nissan Import and Export (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. will be jointly funded with 1 billion yuan, with Nissan (China) Investment Co., Ltd. holding a 60% stake and Dongfeng 40%. Nissan said the venture marks China’s first import-export vehicle joint venture backed by a foreign automaker and represents a strategic milestone for both partners. See also: Nissan’s N7 EV Records…

Nio has begun displaying Coca-Cola advertisements at some of its battery swap stations, marking the first time the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer has opened its infrastructure to third-party branding. According to the company, 32 of its battery swap stations are now designated as co-branded theme sites featuring Coca-Cola advertisements. This initiative represents Nio’s first external advertising campaign across its network of 3,555 battery swap stations, including 1,003 located along highways across China. See also: Nio Surpasses 90 Million Battery Swaps as Network Expansion Accelerates The move is seen as part of Nio’s effort to diversify engagement around its charging infrastructure,…

Bluedot, a developer of electric vehicle (EV) fleet management technology, has partnered with Avride, an autonomous mobility and delivery company, to integrate automated charging and energy management across Avride’s expanding U.S. fleet. The collaboration aims to advance scalable, energy-efficient operations for autonomous vehicles in major U.S. cities. Bluedot’s intelligent platform enables seamless automated charging, real-time energy tracking, and automated payments, connecting Avride’s autonomous fleets to thousands of public and private chargers nationwide. See also: Grubhub, Avride, and Wonder Launch Autonomous Food Delivery Pilot in Jersey City The system unifies diverse charging networks under one digital infrastructure, helping reduce operational costs…

Volkswagen said it will collaborate with Horizon Robotics to develop smart driving chips in China, marking the German automaker’s latest move to strengthen its in-house technological capabilities in the world’s largest auto market. The companies’ joint venture, Carizon — established in December 2023 between Volkswagen’s software unit Cariad and Horizon Robotics — will independently develop its first System-on-Chip (SoC) in China, the automaker announced at the 8th China International Import Expo. The SoC will power Volkswagen’s next-generation advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving functions for vehicles tailored to Chinese consumers. See also: Volkswagen Anhui Files for Approval of…

William Li, founder, chairman, and CEO of Nio, is visiting Europe following the rollout of the company’s Firefly brand in the region about three months ago. The visit comes as Nio continues to strengthen its foothold in Europe’s premium compact electric vehicle (EV) market. Li shared two images on social media, one showing Firefly president Daniel Jin and Nio CFO Stanley Qu—who also oversees Nio’s energy business, Nio Power—seated together in the rear of a vehicle. Firefly officially entered the European market in August 2025, with its first deliveries taking place on August 14 in Norway and the Netherlands. See…

GWM reported strong sales performance in October, delivering 143,078 vehicles, marking its second-highest monthly total on record after December 2021’s 162,369 units. The figure represents a 22.5 percent increase from the same month last year and a 7.1 percent rise from September, supported by solid domestic and overseas demand. Overseas sales reached a record 57,158 units in October, accounting for 39.95 percent of total sales and marking the third consecutive month of record highs. The figure rose 28.7 percent year-on-year and 13.7 percent month-on-month, reflecting GWM’s growing global footprint. See also: Great Wall Motor Posts Record Q3 Results as NEV…

Seres Group posted a slight year-on-year decline in third-quarter profit despite recording double-digit revenue growth. The company reported a net income of RMB 2.37 billion ($333 million) for the quarter, down 1.74 percent from a year earlier. Revenue for the quarter rose 15.75 percent to RMB 48.13 billion, reflecting steady growth in vehicle demand and production scale. See also: CATL Begins ‘Factory-in-Factory’ Battery Production at Seres Plant in Chongqing For the first nine months of 2024, Seres’ revenue reached RMB 110.53 billion, a 3.67 percent year-on-year increase, while net income rose 31.56 percent to RMB 5.31 billion. The company attributed…

BYD unveiled its first kei car, the Racco, at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, marking a major step in the Chinese automaker’s expansion into Japan’s unique small-car segment. The company said it has no plans to sell the model outside Japan. The Racco, described as a “super-height wagon,” enters the core of Japan’s kei car market — compact vehicles known for their efficiency and practicality. Measuring 3.4 meters long, 1.48 meters wide, and 1.8 meters high, the Racco features sliding doors on both sides to enhance accessibility. See also: BYD Quarterly Profit Drops 33% as Sales Slow and Competition Intensifies…

BYD said its third-quarter net income fell sharply as slowing sales and stiffer competition dragged on performance, marking a rare revenue decline for China’s largest new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer. The company reported a net income of RMB 7.82 billion ($1.1 billion) for the July–September period, down 32.6% from a year earlier, according to its financial results. That marks the second consecutive year-on-year decline in quarterly profit, though earnings rose 23.1% from the previous quarter. See also: BYD to Equip $14,000 Models with Advanced Battery and ADAS Tech by 2026 After excluding non-recurring items, BYD’s adjusted net income was RMB…

Leapmotor has achieved a key milestone with the delivery of its 100,000th C16 SUV, about 16 months after the model’s market debut. The Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) maker announced the achievement on Weibo today, noting that the C16 has held the title of China’s best-selling large SUV priced under RMB 200,000 ($28,100) for 14 consecutive months. See also: Leapmotor CEO Predicts China’s EV Dominance as Company Posts First Half-Year Profit The C16 was launched on June 28, 2024, offering six-seat configurations in both battery electric vehicle (BEV) and extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) versions. Leapmotor expanded the lineup in June…

Horizon Robotics has expanded its collaboration with global automotive supplier ZF through the launch of the coPILOT driver-assistance system, capable of supporting city-level Navigate on Autopilot (NOA) functions for the Chinese market, the company said in a press release on Friday. The coPILOT system, developed jointly with ZF, will be used by a major domestic automaker and is scheduled to enter mass production in 2026. It is powered by ZF’s in-house ProAI computing platform, which integrates Horizon Robotics’ flagship Journey® 6P processor — a chip designed specifically for advanced urban driving assistance applications. See also: Horizon Robotics, DENSO Partner to…

IM Motors, the electric vehicle arm of SAIC Motor, will open pre-sales for its new LS9 extended-range SUV on November 4, as the automaker continues expanding into China’s fast-growing extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) segment. The LS9 will make its official debut during an event at 7:00 p.m. Beijing time that same day, IM Motors said in a Weibo post. The full-size SUV will feature a 402-kilometer battery range under the China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle (CLTC) and claim the segment’s lowest fuel consumption of 2.81 liters per 100 kilometers. The model will also include a 520-channel LiDAR sensor to enhance…

Stelato, the premium automotive brand jointly established by Huawei and Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC Group), will launch an updated version of its S9 sedan next month, marking the model’s first major refresh since its debut in August 2024. The company announced the plan on its official Weibo account, releasing two teaser images that confirm the updated S9 will feature a distinctive Stelato logo for the first time. The current S9 sedan and its wagon counterpart, the S9T, both display the Stelato name in English on the front grille instead of a traditional badge. See also: Huawei, BAIC’s Stelato to Invest…